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Why Bananas Brown Faster When Refrigerated
Food
Bananas turn brown faster in the fridge due to ice crystal formation, which ruptures the cells in th... Read more
Does China have 7/11 stores?
Travel
Yes, China has over 5051 7-Eleven stores as of December 31, 2023. The first stores opened in Shenzhe... Read more
Why the Nokia 3310 Was So Iconic and Popular
Technology
The Nokia 3310 became iconic due to its durability, simplicity, and practicality. Released in 2000, ... Read more
What is Domain Front Running?
Technology
Domain front running is a practice where a domain name is registered immediately after someone searc... Read more
What is so good about ARM CPU's?
Technology
ARM CPUs are seen as very attractive for several key reasons: Energy Efficiency: ARM processors o... Read more
Can yachts sail directly into the wind?
Marine
No, yachts cannot sail directly into the wind. When a yacht tries to sail directly into the wind, th... Read more
What are Zombie Company's?
Economy
Zombie companies are older failing business that rely on debt to survive but cannot pay off the prin... Read more
When was Youtube founded?
Technology
YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005 by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, ... Read more
Should you replace the inner tube when changing tyres?
Motorcycles
Yes, it’s a good idea to replace the inner tube when you change the tyre. Tubes wear out over time... Read more
When were QR codes invented?
Technology
QR codes were invented in 1994 by DENSO WAVE, a division of DENSO Corporation in Japan. The inventio... Read more